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Bohm's Blast Saves Phillies in Extra Innings
1 Oct
Summary
- Alec Bohm hit a go-ahead home run in the 10th inning.
- The Braves bullpen failed to protect a late lead.
- White Sox advanced to ALDS after sweeping Astros.
The 2026 MLB postseason continued with decisive Wild Card Series Game 2 matchups on Wednesday. In Philadelphia, Alec Bohm emerged as a hero, hitting a go-ahead opposite-field home run in the 10th inning to force a decisive Game 3 against the Atlanta Braves. His blast came after the Braves bullpen surrendered a lead, a significant letdown following a strong start by Tyler Mahle.
In another pivotal series, the Chicago White Sox completed a sweep of the Houston Astros, marking their first postseason round win since their 2005 World Series victory. Key contributions from players acquired in the Garrett Crochet trade, Kyle Teel and Chase Meidroth, proved crucial. Their performance propelled the White Sox to an ALDS matchup against the Guardians.
Houston's postseason ended abruptly with a swift sweep. A major disappointment was starting pitcher Hunter Brown, who couldn't make it out of the first inning in Game 2. Despite a valiant effort from Peter Lambert, the Astros' pitching depth proved insufficient for their playoff run.
